Northern Ireland News for July 2019 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
NI Council Not Attending Belfast Pride
An Alliance Councillor has expressed his disappointment after a council in Northern Ireland decided against attending this year's Belfast Pride Parade. Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council chose n...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Co Antrim Firm Wrightbus Seeking Investors
Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus is seeking investors amid a potential financial downturn. The company, which employs around 1,400 people in the area, is reported to be experiencing cash fl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Other News In Brief
Registrations Open For Annual Coleraine Five Mile Road Race The annual 'Edwin May Nissan 5 Mile Classic' in Coleraine is now open for registration. Organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borou...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
Boris Johnson Confirmed As Next PM
There's been a mixed reaction from Northern Ireland's political leaders as Boris Johnson is unveiled as the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Mr Johnston will become the next occupant of 10 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
Drugs Worth £500k Seized In Belfast
Detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch have arrested two men after suspected cannabis worth an estimated £500,000 was seized during raids in Belfast. A large quantity of cash was also disc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
NI's Most Popular Baby Names Revealed
James, Noah, Grace and Emily have been revealed as the four most popular baby names chosen by new parents last year. The trend was revealed by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency in t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
Rescue Effort Launched At North Coast Beach
The Portrush RNLI launched a rescue effort at a North Coast beach yesterday after reports of a jet skier in difficulty. A man is believed to have been left stranded after a fault with his jet ski. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
QUB Researchers Raise Alarm For Deep Sea Snail
Researchers at Queen's University in Belfast have discovered the first species at risk of extinction due to potential deep sea mining. As scientists continue to lead the way at Queen's, the scaly-foo...
Business News, Jul 23, 2019
Retail Chiefs Pull Together For No-Deal Brexit Warning
The leaders of Northern Ireland's two retail bodies have united to issue a stark warning for firms to be prepared for the reality of a no-deal Brexit. Aodhán Connolly, Director of the Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
Man Critical After West Belfast Shooting
A man has been left in critical condition after he was a shot in west Belfast. Police said the incident, which occurred at around 7.40pm on Monday evening, saw the 30-year-old man chased along the Sp...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
Three Arrests Following Co Antrim Burglary
Three individuals have been arrested by detectives investigating a distraction burglary in County Antrim yesterday, Monday 22 July. The incident took place on the Finvoy Road in Ballymoney shortly af...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
Co Tyrone Community In Shock At Road Death
A County Tyrone community has been left in shock after the death of a 17-year-old boy in a road traffic collision in Omagh. The fatality was named yesterday as Ryan Mahoney from Augher. He was the pa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
Protestant Hall Targeted In 'Disgraceful' Attack
Political representatives have hit out after a Protestant Hall in County Antrim was targeted in what has been described as a sectarian attack. The Orange Hall in Glenavy, a rural village near Lisburn...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2019
Other News In Brief
SDLP Condemn West Belfast Shooting An SDLP Councillor for west Belfast has condemned a shooting in the area on Monday evening which left a man in critical condition. The incident on the Sprin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2019
Arrest Over Attempted Murder Of Police
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of police in L'Derry last year have arrested a 42-year-old man. It comes after an incident at the City Walls on 11 July 2018. The man was detained today...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2019
Golf Fans Praised Amid 'Groundbreaking Week' For NI
He may have lifted the Claret Jug, but County Offaly's Shane Lowry isn't the only one basking in the success of The Open, as Royal Portrush and the people of Northern Ireland receive praise for an "un...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2019
Teenager Killed In Omagh Crash
A 17-year-old boy has died in a car crash in Omagh, County Tyrone. The two vehicle collision happened on the Clanabogan Road just outside the town centre on Sunday evening, 21 July. The teenager was...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2019
Homes Evacuated As Security Alert Sparked In West Belfast
Residents were evacuated from their homes earlier today, Monday 22 July, after a security alert was sparked in west Belfast. The police operation, which has now ended, saw roads closed and cordons er...
Business News, Jul 22, 2019
New Deal Prompts Growth For Lisburn Engineering Firm
An engineering company based in Lisburn has secured new orders for metal components, allowing it to invest in advanced machinery, boost its workforce and secure further expansion and growth. Charlesw...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2019
Irishman Shane Lowry Lifts The Open Title
Ireland's Shane Lowry has secured his first major championship win at The 148th Open at Royal Portrush. The 32-year-old from County Offaly entered Sunday's final round with a comfortable lead, and cl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2019
Man Charged Over Belfast Stabbing
Police investigating a knife attack in Belfast over the weekend have charged a 20-year-old man. The stabbing incident was reported at a flat in the University Street area in the early hours of Saturd...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2019
Appeal After Elderly Lady Knocked Down In East Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a collision which saw an elderly lady knocked down in Belfast. A black van reversed into the lady in the disabled parking bay area at Connswater Shopping Ce...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2019
Other News In Brief
Appeal As Man Reported Missing From Co Armagh Police have appealed for information as they track the whereabouts of a man reported missing from Lurgan, County Armagh. Emmet Turley has disappe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2019
NI Ambulance Service Recruiting Helicopter Paramedics
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service is recruiting for new helicopter paramedics to be based at the Air Ambulance base at Maze Long Kesh in Lisburn and Emergency Ambulance Control at NIAS HQ in Belfast....
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2019
Ballagh Road Closed Following Crash
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision in Newcastle, Co Down. The Ballagh Road has been closed and motorists are being advised to avoid the area. A...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2019
Thunderstorm Warning Issued For NI
Northern Ireland is set to be battered by heavy showers and thunderstorms this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to take effect from 7pm on Friday and last until 10am on Sat...
Business News, Jul 19, 2019
Trade NI Issue Plea For Stormont Deal
A coalition of business bodies has called on Northern Ireland's political parties to reach agreement and "do the deal", as negotiations to restore power-sharing continue. Three months since the tragi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2019
£150k Worth Of Drugs Seized In North Belfast
Police have seized drugs worth an estimated £150,000 during two planned searches in north Belfast on Thursday 18 July. A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a series of drugs offences after ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2019
Investigation After Man Dies At NI Harbour
An investigation is underway after a man died at Warrenpoint Harbour, County Down. Emergency services attended the scene at around 2.30pm on Thursday afternoon, 18 July. The casualty is believed to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2019
109 NI Drivers Clocked At 100mph Last Year
The PSNI detected more than 100 motorists speeding at over 100mph last year. The speeding figures, released by road safety charity Brake, show that 109 drivers were clocked driving in excess of 100mp...